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San Francisco faces civil rights lawsuit over woman's arrest based on DNA from her rape kit

A San Francisco woman whose DNA from a sexual assault examination was used by police five years later to arrest her in connection with an unrelated property crime, spurring a backlash and attempts to ban the practice, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city.

Los Angeles Times

Sex assault claim by 'unhappy customer'

A female customer may have jumped to conclusions and made sexual assault allegations after being upset by a poor massage, a Brisbane court has heard.

AAP

Woman whose rape kit DNA was used against her in separate crime sues San Francisco

The revelation had sparked widespread outrage and pushed California lawmakers to amend legislation

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Woman whose rape DNA led to her arrest sues San Francisco

A rape victim whose DNA from her sexual assault case was used by San Francisco police to arrest her in an unrelated property crime is suing the city

The Independent UK

Amateur masseur accused of sexual assault

A female customer has accused a mechanic, who visited a massage parlour "whenever he liked" to train and work for free, of sexually assaulting her.

AAP

Ricky Martin faces new sexual assault complaint

Another sexual assault complaint has been filed against pop star Ricky Martin, days after suing his nephew over similar allegations.

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Puerto Rico star Ricky Martin faces sexual assault complaint

A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse

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What lies in store for Andrew during reign of King Charles III?

The Duke of York was booted out of the monarchy and forbidden from using his HRH style before paying out millions to end a civil sexual assault case.

The Independent UK

Unable to pass stricter abortion law, South Carolina Senate tweaks existing 6-week ban

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Unable to get enough votes to support a near-total abortion ban, the South Carolina Senate on Thursday passed legislation that would build on the state’s six-week law but limit the procedure for sexual assault victims up to 12 weeks.

Tribune News Service

Faces of wanted men Merseyside Police 'will not stop looking for'

They're wanted for a number of offences including sexual assault

Liverpool Echo

A 22 Y.O. Sydney Woman Was Allegedly Gang Raped After Meeting Up With A Man From A Dating App

Four men have been charged over the alleged assault.

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Teacher in sexual assault case involving 22 children

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: A teacher is accused of sexually assaulting 22 children, most attending the school where he worked, and posting the videos on social media.

Bangkok Post

Japan military opens probe after sex harassment complaints

Japan’s defense minister says he has ordered a ministry-wide special investigation into growing reports of sexual assault after allegations of harassment were brought by a former soldier

The Independent UK

Definition of ‘brutalize’ is latest twist in Trevor Bauer case

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has sued the San Diego woman who accused him of sexual assault, two media outlets that covered the case, and two journalists and one attorney who commented on it. On Tuesday, that attorney raised a question that could speak to public perception in…

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Victoria's one-stop-shop forensic medicine centres are dividing those working on the front lines

After an ABC investigation revealed victims of violence and sexual assault are waiting many hours to be seen by forensic doctors, experts can not agree on whether dedicated treatment centres should remain in use.

The Hindu

Sexual assault case in which Malayalam actor Dileep is accused to get ‘specific priority’, directs SC

Supreme Court directs trial court in Kerala to complete the trial preferably before January 31, 2023

Liverpool Echo

Sexual assault victims 'devastated' and barristers at 'breaking point'

"I keep saying we're at breaking point, and actually I really regret using that term. I think the system is already broken"

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Victims of violent crime forced to wait for forensic examinations in Victoria due to 'dire' shortage of doctors

Some victims of violent crime in Victoria are waiting more than a day for examinations due to a shortage of forensic officers. Experts says the system is in crisis and the delays risk causing further harm to people already reeling from life-changing trauma.

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The Hindu

Changing the age of consent

Older adolescents engaging in consensual and non-exploitative acts find themselves embroiled in the criminal justice system

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‘Feminist movement in State split over Civic Chandran case’

Many could not digest that a Dalit woman made the allegation on her own, says activist

Al Jazeera

White House vows to tackle sexual assault in military amid rise

Pentagon survey released this week finds reported sexual assault cases in US military increased by 13 percent in 2021.

The Hindu

Kerala High Court asks for case diary in sexual assault case against Civic Chandran

Bail order illegal, arbitrary: petitioners

Dynamite News

Karnataka: Sri Murugha Mutt pontiff sent to 14-day judicial custody in sexual assault case of 2 minor girls

The chief pontiff of Sri Murugha Mutt, Shivamurthy Murugha Sharanaru was on Friday sent to 14-day judicial custody in the case of sexual assault of minor girls.He was brought to Chitradurga district jail. Full story on Dynamite News:

The Independent UK

Sexual assault spike spurs military to focus on prevention

Alarmed by a dramatic increase in reported sexual assaults in the military, defense leaders say they want beef up prevention

The Independent UK

Newlywed accused of groping student flying back from Hawaiian honeymoon cleared

Retrial finds City analyst not guilty of sexual assault

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